Category 1
The information below lists examples of actions that citizens can take.
Attending public meetings
Helping neighbors after a storm
Running for elected office
Volunteering in the community
What will happen if a citizen does NOT perform these actions?
A. The democracy will fail
B. The common good will suffer
C. The citizen will be charged with a crime
D. The citizen will be fined
B. The common good will suffer
Julie lives in a country where no one individual has complete control. When her country needs to make policy decisions for the good of the population, all citizens are asked to attend a meeting to cast a vote.
Which form of government is illustrated in this scenario?
A. Autocracy
B. Absolute Monarchy
C. Oligarchy
D. Direct Democracy
D. Direct Democracy
Which of the following international organizations allows countries like the United States, Canada, and Mexico to take advantage of lower taxes on international commerce?
A. North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
B. North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
C. United Nations (UN)
D. United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
B. North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
Joseph has own land in Jacksonville for the last fifty years. The federal government has informed him that they will build a highway through his neighborhood and has offered him fair market value for his property.
Which principle would force Joseph to give up his land to the government?
A. Due process
B. Eminent domain
C. Habeas corpus
D. Ex post facto
B. Eminent domain
The statement below if from a political party platform.
“We, the workers and our allies, need to take power from the hands of the wealthy few, their corporations, and their political operatives.”
What political party is most likely represented in this statement?
A. Democratic
B. Republican
C. Socialist
D. Communist
D. Communist
Below is a quote from Abraham Lincoln.
“We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution…”
What form of government does this quote most likely support?
A. Autocracy
B. Oligarchy
C. Absolute monarchy
D. Representative democracy
D. Representative democracy
A bill is passed by both the House and the Senate. The bill is then submitted to the President. Which is NOT an option for the President?
A. Let the Bill die in committee
B. Sign the Bill and it becomes law
C. Veto the Bill and inform Congress of the reasons for the veto
D. Not sign the bill and after 10 days, if Congress is not in session, the bill dies
A. Let the Bill die in committee
Anne works as a journalist for The Daily Mouth. She wrote a story about how Senator Jones has not paid his taxes in ten years. The story ran on the front page and Senator Jones was then forced to resigned from office. He plans to sue The Daily Mouth for damages.
Under what circumstances could he sue the paper and win his lawsuit?
A. He could sue the paper for libel and could win the case if he proved that Tracy had a grudge against him
B. He could sue the paper for slander and could win the case if he proved that Tracy had a grudge against him
C. He could sue the paper for libel and could win the case if he proved that the accusations were untrue and his reputation was damaged
D. He could sue the paper for slander and could win the case if he proved that the accusations were untrue and his reputation was damaged
C. He could sue the paper for libel and could win the case if he proved that the accusations were untrue and his reputation was damaged
The following is an excerpt from the U.S. Constitution.
“This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in pursuance thereof; and all treaties made, or which shall be made, under the authority of the United States, shall be the supreme law of the land; and the judges in every state shall be bound thereby, anything in the constitution or laws of any state to the contrary notwithstanding.”
Based on the passage, which of the following statements is true?
A. The U.S. Constitution can override Florida laws
B. Laws in Florida can override the U.S. Consitution
C. The U.S. Consitution must seek approval from a state to overturn state laws
D. Laws created in Florida prior to the U.S. Constitution do not have to adhere to the U.S. Constitution
A. The U.S. Constitution can override Florida laws
The statement below if from a political party platform.
“We, the workers and our allies, need to take power from the hands of the wealthy few, their corporations, and their political operatives.”
What political party is most likely represented in this statement?
A. Democratic
B. Republican
C. Socialist
D. Communist
D. Communist
The conversation below is between two individuals.
Greg: I think that the views of the people should be reflected by government decisions.
Martha: I agree, people should be able to elect their government leaders.
Which form of government would these two most likely supports?
A. Republic
B. Oligarchy
C. Autocracy
D. Monarchy
A. Republic
In which of the following ways do modern Democrats differ from Republicans?
A. Republicans tend to favor tax increases to support new social programs more than Democrats
B. Democrats tend to favor tax increases to support new social programs more than Republicans
C. Democrats tend to favor tax decreases, while Republicans tend to favor keeping tax rates the same
D. Republicans tend to favor tax increases, while Democrats tend to favor keeping tax rates the same
B. Democrats tend to favor tax increases to support new social programs more than Republicans
What part of the Florida Constitution protects individual rights?
A. Declaration of Rights
B. Bill of Rights
C. Amendments
D. Preamble
A. Declaration of Rights
Which is an example of a way that a citizen can seek participation in an international organization?
A. Email about internship opportunities at the International Red Cross
B. “Like” the Facebook page of the World Trade Organization
C. Request a trial before the World Court
D. Ask to join the United Nations
A. Email about internship opportunities at the International Red Cross
The main beliefs of a political party are summarized below:
Which political party holds these views?
A. Communist Party
B. Libertarian Party
C. Democratic Party
D. Republican Party
B. Libertarian Party
Which of the following provides an accurate example of a duty or a responsibility?
A. Attending a public meeting is a duty because each community member is required to provide input
B. Serving on a jury is a responsibility because jury members are U.S. citizens
C. Petitioning the government is a responsibility because citizens can choose to voice their opinions
D. Registering for selective service is an example of a responsibility because all U.S. citizens may be asked to serve
C. Petitioning the government is a responsibility because citizens can choose to voice their opinions
What part of the Florida Constitution protects individual rights?
A. Declaration of Rights
B. Bill of Rights
C. Amendments
D. Preamble
A. Declaration of Rights